I do think the new SP is a very useful ability, which maybe my post didn't convey through the bitterness about the Development Bros and Treasure Hunter. It's probably better than a damage ability, given the issues that one-handed melee have with damaging difficult things on a core level.

I'm just surprised that more people aren't asking for this SP to be improved somehow while keeping the same concept; stuff such as dispelling all remaining buffs after stealing the highest priority buff. Since this isn't a buff beyond the possible benefit of something stolen, but more of a one-shot buff-removal on the enemy, it seems like there's a lot of room for improvement without making the ability too strong.